Conviction: The Key to Revival
Revival depends on repentance. Repentance requires conviction of sin. Bringing conviction of sin to individual men and women is a vital aspect of the Holy Spirit’s ministry. Many believers have written and preached and taught about the multifaceted ministry of the Holy Spirit, but I believe that His ministry of bringing the conviction of sin has often been neglected. Revival Results from Conviction Watch out when the Spirit comes into your world with conviction “concerning sin and righteousness and judgment” (John 16:8)! His conviction is irresistible, both in a positive and in a negative sense. He will put His mighty thumb down [...]
Flowing in the River of God
A river is a source of life. As it is in the natural, so it is in the spiritual. Jesus told His disciples that if we believe in Him, “rivers of living water” will flow out from within us, from our hearts. “Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’” (John 7:38, NLT) As followers of Christ, we are blessed with this supernatural flow in our lives. Let’s come step into the river of God. Let’s wade in further. Let’s swim deep in the river of God! River [...]
The Importance of Sukkot or the Feast of Tabernacles
The Feast of Tabernacles, or Sukkot, the Feast of Ingathering, is the feast that the Jewish people celebrate every year in the fall, marking the end of the harvest time and representing the shadow of something yet to come. What could it be? Of the three great feasts, this feast has yet to find its greater fulfillment under or in the New Covenant, but it is coming. It is the final harvest of souls, the great ingathering. Yes, we are right at the door, at the beginning of the greatest global harvest the world has ever seen. Five Major Points Concerning Sukkot [...]
Can a Nation Be Born in a Day? (Hint: Yes!)
Can a nation be born in a day? When God asks an outrageous question, He already knows the answer. And usually, it is to make a strong point. In this case, certainly one point is—"Is anything impossible for God?” And the obvious answer to any student of God’s Word is an obvious, “No!” But perhaps another more important point in the case of this question posed by God is—"Do I keep My promises?” “Who has heard such a thing? Who has seen such things? Can a land be born in one day? Can a nation be given birth all at once? As [...]
Does Scripture Command Me to Pray for Israel and the Middle East?
Does God's Word give any clear directives specifically to pray for Israel and the Middle East? We are not to be blown around by every whimsical wind of doctrine or the latest fad that hits the charismatic shores. We must be grounded in the Word of God. We must be knowledgeable of what the Scriptures have to say on a given matter. God is not impressed with our opinions or our preconceived prejudicial thinking. God’s Word has the authority and the final say! To know God’s heart, we must diligently study God’s Word as a prerequisite to being approved as a workman [...]
Why It is Imperative to Pray and Take a Stand for Israel
Nations are being weighed in the balance. These are tumultuous times. Much is at stake right now, and society is rapidly changing right before our eyes. It is extremely important to have God’s perspective and to land on God’s side in these critical times. I believe it is imperative that once again we take a good hard look at what God’s Word says about the Land of Israel and His covenant promises. So let’s set our gaze clearly and surely concerning the Apple of God’s Eye. Let’s be grounded in the foundational understandings of “Why I Pray and Take a Stand for [...]
Can You Accelerate the Return of Jesus?
The Day of His Appearing In the midst of all that is happening around the world today, are you and I able to accelerate the return of Jesus? Some would say we absolutely cannot hasten the return of the Lord, because in their theological take on the providence of God, everything is preordained. I believe very much in the sovereignty of God. I also believe that He gave us free will, and that He invites us into the mystery and destiny of being a co-laborer with Christ. As we consider whether we can hasten His appearing, let’s ask another question: Is it possible that [...]
5 Keys to a Life of God Encounters
By the grace of God, my life has been filled with “God encounters”—God taking me to mountain tops, leading me through the valleys, and walking with me in the small moments, every step of every day. Really? Yes, and you can live a life filled with God encounters too. Guiding people into encounters with God has been my passionate pursuit for many decades. During all this time I have seen proof repeatedly: “God Encounters Are for Everyone!” 5 Keys to a Life of God Encounters Initially, I thought I would simply highlight some of the things I am known for which all [...]